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DS18 AXP

2018 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,290 mi
Last recorded81,290 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Fiesta31,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS18 AXP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 81,290 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2026 81,277 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 29 May 2025 69,597 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing low and worn on inner edge.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 28 May 2024 59,367 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 52,351 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 52,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 41,595 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2021 32,304 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 32,289 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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DS18 AXP is a 2018 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 31,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS18 AXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 8 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DS18 AXP registered?

DS18 AXP is a 2018 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 May 2018.

Is DS18 AXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS18 AXP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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